Materials handling & storage and supply chain

South Australian brewery installs gypsum blending system

28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Fresco NZ Ltd

Fresco Systems Australasia recently installed a gypsum blending system for a South Australian brewery in Adelaide. Specifically designed to replace an ageing manual process, the new system needed to reduce manual handling and achieve the highest levels of weight accuracies, dust control and mixer homogeneity. Fresco designed, manufactured and commissioned the system to ensure it met requirements. Adding to the complexity of retrofitting a system into an existing building was the old system, which was still operating and being feed from 20 kg bags, leaving limited space available.


Rhino pallet wrapper

22 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging Australia

The Rhino 108 pallet wrapper is a reliable and economical solution for medium-volume users.


Wash down scales

13 July, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.adamequipment.com

The Adam Equipment WBW wash down scales are suitable for food preparation, food processing plants and agricultural facilities. The scales feature IP65 rated wash down housing and a large stainless steel weighing pan.


End-of-line process automation

06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Elettric80 Pty Ltd

Elettric 80’s scalable Freeway system provides a solution through custom-designed automation for fast-moving consumer-goods plants, especially those with two-shift operations, or more.


4-head linear weigher

06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: ADM Packaging Automation

ADM Packaging Technology offers a range of linear and multi-head weighers that are constructed in stainless steel with panels that press fit to a tight tolerance, allowing accurate assembly. The durable design is able to withstand all feeding applications and performances. The welded joints and folds on the hopper and feed chutes prove the constant detail and the attention to a quality finish is high.


Screw conveyor seals

06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: EagleBurgmann Australia Pty Ltd

Meco has introduced the HB model range of high-performing, standard-sized seals for screw conveyors and similar equipment.


Weighing scale

06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Adam Equipment (SE ASIA) Pty Ltd

Adam Equipment’s LBK scales offer quick and easy functionality.


Electric-powered reach trucks

06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty Ltd

The BT Reflex Series electric-powered reach trucks offer improvements on the previous model with increased capacities, higher performance, reduced energy requirements and improved safety for the operator.


3G wireless WAN mobile computers

06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Intermec Technologies Aust Pty Ltd

Intermec has introduced the CN50 and CN4 — advanced, rugged 3G Wireless WAN (WWAN) mobile computers for field mobility applications. The CN50 includes 3.75G WWAN HSUPA radio technology in a small, lightweight, ruggedised form factor.


Multi-weigh combination weighers

06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging

Multi-weigh combination weighers are suitable for precise and fast weighing of products ranging in size from granulates to large and bulky products.


Hygienic bag dump station

06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited

A Hygienic Bag Dump Station for pneumatic conveying systems collects dust created during manual dumping of bulk materials from bags, boxes, drums and other containers, and allows rapid, tool-free washdown.


Light crane system

06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Konecranes Australia

The Konecranes XA Aluminium Light Crane System has been tailored to demanding applications which require high precision, less rolling resistance, low noise and corrosion-free extended durability and cleanliness.


SPC Ardmona palletising system

06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

When Australian cannery SPC Ardmona switched its palletising system, it found other advantages than just packing more pallets. The new system also opened up opportunities for new business.


Spiral belt tension gauge

06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Locker Group

Ashworth has created a solution to help processors pinpoint undetected high-tension problems in spirals to extend belt life and prevent unexpected breakdowns.


System Plast Flat top chains and modular belts

06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Dotmar EPP Pty Ltd

The System Plast New Generation or ‘NGE’ chain is suitable for use in the beverage, food industry due to its lower wear rate, lower friction and lower noise levels. Extra performance, with the lowest coefficient of friction in the System Plast range, results in medium strength with optimum wear resistance, along with reduced plate wear and reduced pitch elongation. NGE chain is suitable for dry running applications and is available in flat top chain. NGE chain has high UV resistance and runs with reduced noise.


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